Associate Degree of Counselling
Associate Degree of Counselling
The Associate Degree of Counselling prepares students to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and significantly enhances their counselling, professional and spiritual foundations. Students form a vision of the counsellor that reflects both individual and relational work, supportive and intensive therapies, psychological competence and theological congruence. The course requires a consistent…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Associate Degree of Counselling prepares students to work in a multi-disciplinary environment and significantly enhances their counselling, professional and spiritual foundations. Students form a vision of the counsellor that reflects both individual and relational work, supportive and intensive therapies, psychological competence and theological congruence. The course requires a consistent commitment to supervision and personal and professional integration.
Structure
The Associate Degree of Counselling requires the completion of 72 credit points (8 units) which will include:
Five units (45 credit points) from the field of Counselling within the discipline of Christian Life and Ministry
at least 9 credit points in the discipline of Biblical Studies OR the sub- discipline of Pastoral Theology
a further 18 credit points (two units) from the list of approved units.
All course units will be taken from Sydney College of Divinity Schedule of units of study coded within the 6100 series and above.
Outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates will have:
a deep understanding of themselves as counsellors.
developing theoretical knowledge in the discipline of counselling.
an understanding of the theories of ethical counselling.
an ability to utilise contemporary research in counselling practices.
Skills
Graduates will have:
well-developed counselling skills to work with clients of low to moderate needs.
communication skills that build empathic relationships with clients.
the ability to identify appropriate ways to support clients.
Applications of Knowledge and Skills
Graduates will have the ability to:
apply client spirituality into the counselling experience from an ethical perspective with a critical understanding of Christian worldviews.
apply theological and professional reflection to their practice.
apply professional practice in counselling with diverse people in a range of contexts.
Progress to Further Awards
Students who complete the Associate Degree of Counselling may articulate into the Bachelor of Counselling of the Sydney College of Divinity and receive 144 credit points towards the completion of the award.
REQUIREMENTS
Admission to the Associate Degree of Counselling requires:
Satisfactorily completed an AQF 5 Diploma of Counselling (or equivalent) from an institution recognised by the Academic Board; OR
AND satisfactorily completes a pre-enrolment interview with a relevant course advisor.
English Proficiency
Applicants whose entry qualifications were obtained in an institution where English is not the language of instruction normally require a minimum IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of at least 6.0 with no subtest below 5.5.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Formed in 1983, the Sydney College of Divinity is a consortium of theological colleges in Sydney. The College awards undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs. Undergraduate programs and diplomas are offered in the fields of Theology, Arts and Divinity. Research programs are offered in Theology, Ministry, Arts and Philosophy. The College is located in Sydney, New South Wales.
